We are pleased to announce our 2025 High School Senior Scholarship Winners!

Girl's First Place

Holland Lodder

"Tennis has always been a constant presence in my life, shaping my character and providing me with invaluable lessons" 

Reno High School
Weighted GPA: 4.402
High School Coach: Kristine Wymore
Attending University of Groningen, Netherlands


Girl's Second Place

Grace Rockwell

"What started as a lighthearted pursuit quickly turned into a deep passion the day I had my first true "aha" moment, the first time the ball hit my racket perfectly, flying to exactly where I intended." 

Reno High School
Weighted GPA: 4.357
Coach: Kristine Wymore
Attending University of Nevada - Reno


Girl's Third Place Winner

Ava Schofield

"As I played tennis for four years at Carson High School, it has taught me lessons not only about the sport but about my life.  It has taught me how to be a leader."

Carson High School
Weighted GPA: 5.15
Coach: Eldon Wilson
Attending Brigham Young University, Provo, UT


Boy's First Place Winner

Patrick Hayes

"Tennis taught me about teamwork, determination, focus, kindness, and friendship."

McQueen High School
Weighted GPA: 4.954
Coach: Deron Stockert
Considering University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ


Boy's Second Place Winner

Ricky Pacheco

"My father's quote 'the best never rest' hardwired my brain with a drive to overcome obstacles and succeed, no matter the circumstances.  Sports became my anchor..." 

Hug High School
Weighted GPA: 4.575
Coach: Arthur Pacheco
Considering University of Nevada - Reno


Boy's Third Place Winner

Ryder Kiel

"I strive to be the best person I can be and tennis has helped me fine tune the skills needed to do just that.  Tennis has taught me many things, most important being that hard work is essential."

Bishop Manogue High School
Weighted GPA: 4.15
Coach: Shane Leeder
Considering University of Nevada - Las Vegas


Thank you to our nine judges from throughout the Northern Nevada area who carefully considered the applications and expressed the wish that everyone who applied could be awarded scholarships.

Thank you to the tennis community for your generous donations and continued support throughout the year to make our scholarship program possible.

 

University of Nevada Wolf Pack Partners with SJTA for
Lemelson Elementary

 

Students and teachers from Lemelson Elementary were treated to a fun morning of tennis and lunch thanks to the partnership between the SJTA and the UNR Men's and Women's Tennis Teams! Many 4th graders found a new sport and now the school plans to set up a mini-tennis area at recess so the kids can continue to play!

 

SJTA is a proud partner of the Nevada Wolf Pack Tennis Teams! Cheer on the teams each season at the McArthur Tennis Center located off Valley Road on Dolly Drive adjacent to the Hixson Softball Park.

Support our local Wolf Pack!

Women's Team & Men's Team​ ​

SJTA RECYCLES
TENNIS BALLS & SHOES

 

Recycle balls:  https://www.recycleballs.org/

More Foundation for recycling shoes:  https://www.morefoundationgroup.org/

 

 

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Partnership

Thank you to all of our volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for our quarterly cleanups, please contact us at tennis@sierrajuniortennis.org

The next cleanup day for Whitaker Park is Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 from 1-3 pm.

We hope to see you there.

SJTA is pleased to be partnering with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful by participating in their Adopt-A-Spot program. In 2021, we adopted Whitaker Park, just west of the University. Founded in 1937, Whitaker is one of Reno's oldest parks. Amenities include two tennis courts, playground, horseshoe court, picnic shelters, walking trails and dog park.

NORTHERN NEVADA / LAKE TAHOE TENNIS FACILITIES AND JUNIOR PROGRAMS

RENO

Caughlin Athletic Club
4100 Caughlin Parkway, Reno, NV
Director: Randy Reynolds, Tennis Nation Racquet Sports
Telephone: (775) 240-6505

Reno Tennis Center
2601 Plumas Street, Reno, NV
Director:  Randy Reynolds, Tennis Nation Racquet Sports
Telephone:  (775) 689-2975

South Reno Tennis
110 Bishop Manogue Drive, Reno NV
Director:  John Matkulak
Telephone: (775) 409-6500

Washoe Tennis Club
2285 West Moana Lane, Reno, NV
Contact:washoetennis@gmail.com
Telephone: (775) 629-2582

SPARKS AND CARSON CITY

Oppio Park
2355 18th St. Sparks, NV

Burgess Park
1605 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV

Shelly Park
2901 N. Truckee Lane, Sparks, NV

John D. Winters Centennial Park
5400 Heritage Way, Carson City, NV
Director: Eldon Wilson

LAKE TAHOE & TRUCKEE / DONNER

Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
Director:  Ian Mindell
Telephone:  (530) 587-9474; info@tahoedonner.com

Zephyr Cove Tennis Club
837 Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove, NV
Director:  Dave Nostrant
Telephone:  (775) 586-7271